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Leading scientists welcome Mars backed cocoa genome breakthrough

By Jane Byrne

A breakthrough in cocoa genetics by a collaboration involving Mars, USDA and IBM will accelerate research into the production of trees that can better resist drought, disease and pests, and has met with an enthusiastic welcome from leading cocoa...

Pom Wonderful sues FTC over new claims standards

By Shane Starling

Pom Wonderful is suing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over new marketing standards of proof the Californian pomegranate leader says are damaging its brand equity.